> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tangoanalytics.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a lease

> Walk through the lease setup wizard to create a new lease record in Tango.

New leases are created using the lease setup wizard from the lease home. The wizard walks you through six steps: basic info, critical dates, recurring costs, clauses, contacts, and documents.

## Before you begin

A lease must be associated with an existing location. Create the location first if it does not already exist (see Location Setup in the admin guides).

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Create New Lease wizard">
    From the lease home, click **Create New Lease**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 1 — Basic information">
    * Select **Real Estate** or **Non-Real Estate** (this controls which additional fields appear)
    * Enter the **Location** by typing the name or using the search icon
    * Fill in remaining required fields (marked with an asterisk) including lease name, lease type, and status
    * Click **Next**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 2 — Critical dates and options">
    * Enter the **Possession Date**, **Execution Date**, and **Initial Term Begin / End Dates**
    * Under **Options**, enter the number of renewals, option length, and notice period. The system auto-generates option records.
    * Check boxes for Purchase Option, Expansion Option, or Termination Option if applicable
    * Click **Next**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 3 — Recurring costs">
    * Enter minimum rent: rent begins date, amount type, period amount, and payment timing
    * Add up to three additional expense types (operating expenses, RE Taxes, etc.). Additional costs beyond three are added directly in Lease Details after setup.
    * Click **Next**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 4 — Clauses">
    * Review the list of standard clauses and check **Include** for any that apply to this lease
    * Check **Standard Language** if your company uses pre-approved language; otherwise paste the clause text into the Comments box
    * Click **Next**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 5 — Contacts">
    * Add external contacts (landlords, property managers): search for the company, select the related contact, choose a role, and click **Link Company/Contact**
    * Add internal contacts (lease approver, rent approver): click **Add** in the Internal Contacts table, choose a role, search for the user by name, and click **OK**
    * Click **Next**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 6 — Documents">
    * Click a folder (for example, Legal Documents), then click **New** to upload a file or **New (External)** to link a URL
    * Optionally send a notification to internal contacts when uploading
    * Click **Save as Draft** to complete the setup
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>The new lease is saved in **Draft** status. Submit it for approval from the Basic Info tab when it is ready for review.</Note>

## Navigate the lease home

The lease home has two main areas: the **Actions** panel on the left and the **Lease Search** on the right. The search defaults to active leases. Use the status dropdown to include draft, expired, or other statuses. From the search results, open **Lease Details** or **Lease Financials** using the action buttons in the row or the header actions.